Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Ribs
Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Ribs
Ingredients
For the Lemongrass Pork Ribs
- 2 pounds pork riblets, cut into individual ribs
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, from a jar of frozen chopped lemongrass
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the pork riblets in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons of chopped lemongrass to the riblets.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Season with 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, or more to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the pork riblets, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade. Use your hands to really work the marinade into the meat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Cover the bowl and let the marinated pork riblets sit for at least an hour in the refrigerator. For best results and deeper flavor, marinate them overnight (8-12 hours).
⏱️ 60 min
- 10
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the marinated pork riblets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Cook the riblets in the air fryer for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning. The ribs should be tender and caramelized.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 12
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork riblets from the air fryer. Serve immediately with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Ribs
For the Lemongrass Pork Ribs
- 2 pounds pork riblets, cut into individual ribs
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, from a jar of frozen chopped lemongrass
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the pork riblets in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add 2 tablespoons of chopped lemongrass to the riblets.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Season with 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, or more to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the pork riblets, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade. Use your hands to really work the marinade into the meat.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Cover the bowl and let the marinated pork riblets sit for at least an hour in the refrigerator. For best results and deeper flavor, marinate them overnight (8-12 hours).
⏱️ 60 min - 10
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the marinated pork riblets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Cook the riblets in the air fryer for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning. The ribs should be tender and caramelized.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 12
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork riblets from the air fryer. Serve immediately with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min